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Funeral Ceremony: 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Interment: Rusk Cemetery
Visitation: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home
Frank Joseph Pruitt, age 56, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in Clay County, after a battle with diabetes and brain cancer.
He was born January 6, 1966, in Clay County, the son of Gene and Patricia (Welty) Pruitt. He was united in marriage to Judy Smith (Littlejohn), and they shared 25 years together and had two sons: Travis F. and Tanner D.
Known by his close friends as “Riverbank Frank”, he enjoyed being outdoors and being close to nature in the woods or near the Little Wabash River. Other hobbies included gardening, hunting, fishing, and rock hunting. Frank followed in his Grandpa Welty’s footsteps and was co-owner/fur buyer at Wabash Fur Company. He was a lifelong oilfield hand for numerous companies and had been employed by United Water Blasters in the 1980’s.
He is survived by his 2 sons: Travis Pruitt (Ash Lempkowski) of Aurora and Tanner Pruitt (Sandra Romero) of Xenia; siblings: Bill Pruitt of Flora, Mike Pruitt of West Terre Haute, Indiana, Debbie Pruitt of Olney, Ron (Carol) Pruitt of Kell, and Robert Pruitt of Waterloo; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and numerous friends. In addition to his family and friends he will also be sadly missed by his dogs that he loved with all his heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandparents: Arthur “Babe” and Bernice (Benefield) Pruitt and John and Ruby (Smith) Welty.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Rusk Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home, at Flora Banking Company, or on a Go Fund Me account set up by Sandra Romero Gonzalez. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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So sorry for your loss. Frankie was a kind person and always enjoyed talking to him. Keeping all the family and friends in our thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers! Sorry for your loss
My condolences to the family.
Travis and Tanner and families, We are so very sorry for your loss. Hoping the memories of good times past will remain in your hearts forever. Caring thoughts and prayers are with you in the coming days.
Heaven gains another angel. Sorry for your loss
I just realized that I babysat him when he was young. He actually had a crush on me, and wrote me a letter. ā„ļø And, Tanner, I didn't realize he was your dad. So, sorry, Tanner for your loss. He was a really good kid.
So sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers to all.
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for the families. May your memories and God's love give you all comfort.
So sorry for your loss. He was a member of the CCHS Class of 1984 at Clay City. I went to school with him (Sandy -Gill-Thomas
So very sad, Condolences to his family.
Wishing you comfort and peace to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart
R.i.p. you will be missed by many people .
Our thought and prayers go out to the family, Our deepest sympathy!
I am so sorry for your families loss.
So very sorry. Much love to all family and friends at this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Thoughts and prayers for all of his family.
I was looking forward to getting to see him in august. Iām so sorry. šš
"T" (Travis) and Tanner, we are sorry for your loss. I regret, we could not be there at the services. Robin's dad, is in St. Anthony hospital and we were/are with him. Prayer of peace and comfort for you both and your family. Please take care.
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Frankie played on my dad's little league team when he was younger. I went to school with Frankie. We were in the same class. Class 1984
Our condolences to Travis, Tanner and all those who loved Frankie. May he rest in peace!
Very sorry to hear about Frankie, he was a sweet boy from what I remember, haven't seen him in over 40 years.. prayers to his family.. RIP Frankie
My thoughts are with the family, CANCER is a terrible experience no one should have to go through.
Frankie was a very nice fellow. He will be missed. The family is on my mind and prayers. May God comfort them in the way that only He can.
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